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New York Law Journal

Hey SIRI, Does the Fifth Amendment Protect My Passcode?

When law enforcement seeks to compel a subject to provide a passcode to allow them to rummage through a cellphone, courts have not spoken with a unified voice. On May 12th, the Supreme Court declined to wade in, seemingly guaranteeing that continued uncertainty on this critical issue will continue to bedevil criminal practitioners. Robert J. Anello and Richard F. Albert discuss the issue in this edition of their White-Collar Crime column.
11 minute read

Legaltech News

Despite Opportunity, ALSPs May Not Be 'Aggressively' Pursuing Law Firm Engagements

Factor announced Tuesday that it was launching a new practice geared directly toward servicing law firms. But don't necessarily expect other new law companies or ALSPs to move focus away from corporate business.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Meet the Memelords Trolling Your Firm on Instagram

Legal meme accounts exploded during the pandemic. Get to know the creators of NonequityPartner, BigLawBoiz and other popular accounts to find out how your associates really feel (and how to keep them from quitting).
13 minute read

National Law Journal

The Supreme Court's Decision in Van Buren: Narrowing the Scope of Liability Under CFAA

Many in corporate America are taking a collective sigh of relief after last week's landmark decision in Van Buren v. United States, which set a few minds at ease about all those virtual game nights, family catch-ups and holiday celebrations employees hosted during the pandemic using their company-provided Zoom accounts or corporate-issued laptops.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Strong Change Management, Process and Planning Are Keys to Realizing CLM System Value

What are the "disconnects" that keep legal from realizing the full value of a CLM system? Just as technology is not a silver bullet solving all ills, there is no one single answer to this question.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Pay for In-House Counsel in Crypto Companies Can Yield Big Rewards—Or Risk

Cryptocurrency companies often pay in-house attorneys in equity. If a company has a successful IPO, an attorney's equity could be valued anywhere from $300,000 to $1 million.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms Are Ready to Look Outside for Transactional Help, Bets ALSP Factor

Seeking to cozy up to Big Law and boutiques, ASLP Factor is launching a new deal work service for law firms. The company says it has no interest in stealing firms' business.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Is the World—or the Industry—Ready for More Legal Tech IPOs?

While LegalZoom and Intapp filed their intentions to go public with the SEC last week, the road to an IPO may be difficult for other legal tech companies without a history of solid growth or the capacity to expand into other markets.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

IP Monitoring Technology Lags Behind Broader Legal Tech Adoption—and Advancements

IP monitoring solutions have yet to see widespread adoption among corporate legal departments who favor a multijurisdictional network of outside counsel to help them keep track of emerging regulations.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Women of Legal Tech: Natalie Kelly, From the ABA Law Practice Division to Beyond

Natalie Robinson Kelly, director of legal management at the Southern Poverty Law Center, talks to LTN about firms reckoning with getting work done from anywhere, her 'all day every day' love of ice cream, and more.
6 minute read

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